Agricultural Chamber Appeal Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Chamber of Agriculture recommends not entering foreign barns and avoiding contact with cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle to prevent the spread of the disease. Additionally, the chamber appeals to keep dogs on a leash in endangered areas, as the virus can also be transmitted through their fur. It is also recommended not to import meat or dairy products from the affected countries.

Chamber of Agriculture Warning of Possible Spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

"This highly contagious disease can cause significant economic damage, endanger the economic existence of farming families, and lead to great animal suffering. Let us all work together to prevent this - also in terms of our supply security," said LKÖ President Josef Moosbrugger in the statement. Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) emphasized on Friday that the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in close proximity to the border is "extremely serious." The ministry is in close contact with the lead responsible Ministry of Health. Nationally, it is now important to "take all necessary measures to reduce the risk of an outbreak in Austria," said Totschnig. "We appeal to adhere to strict hygiene and biosecurity measures on the farms."

(APA/Red)

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